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Student Visa

A Student Visa is a visa type for international students aged 16 and over who wishes to study in the UK.

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Suitable for

For students applying within the UK:

Applying within the UK is suitable for students who are already studying in the UK and have the following needs:

  1. To stay in the UK for a longer period to continue their studies.

  2. To study new courses.

For students applying outside the UK:

Applying from outside the UK is suitable for:

  1. Students residing abroad who wish to come to the UK for studies.

To extend a visa, applicants need to:

  • Hold an unconditional offer from a qualified student sponsor institution, which can be verified using the number on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

  • Be in the UK and hold a student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa.

  • The academic level of the new course should be higher than the current course.

  • Proficiency in English language skills - speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension at a certain level (degree level CEFR B2).

  • Have sufficient funds to support living and studying in the UK, which typically depends on the location of the applicant's school and the course of study.

  • Be physically present in the UK.

General Application Requirements

Applying from within the UK

When to apply

Applying within the UK:

  • Must apply before the visa expires, and the new course must start within 28 days after the visa expiry.

  • Applications can be submitted as early as 6 months before the course starts.

  • Applications must be made within 6 months of obtaining the CAS.

Applying from outside the UK:

  • Applications can be submitted as early as 6 months before the course starts.

  • Applications must be made within 6 months of obtaining the CAS.

Why 1st Visa?

1 / Experienced in visa applications

With rich experience in visa application, our team of consultants can efficiently and accurately help clients prepare and apply for visas. We provide full-process consulting services and precise and personalized guidance, eliminating unnecessary troubles in the application process and ensuring a high success rate.

2/ Handling Complex Applications

Our experienced visa experts have dealt with various difficult situations in the visa application process, helping applicants prepare application materials while promptly handling and resolving various unexpected problems encountered during the application process. We strive to obtain positive visa application results for our clients and provide transparent services, enabling clients to keep track of their application and visa progress at any time.

3 / Numerous Successful Cases

Since our establishment, numerous successful cases have endorsed our brand and services. We have established a stellar reputation in the industry with high success rates, high customer satisfaction, and high referral rates.

Ms A

A contacted 1st Visa in 2019 to process her student visa as she was about to pursue a master's degree in the UK. Our consultant helped her compile all the required documents for the student visa application and scheduled her appointment, resulting in a successful visa application.

 

Three years later, as A's student visa was about to expire, she again sought assistance from 1st Visa to extend her student visa. Once again, 1st Visa consultants swiftly processed her application, and with their assistance, A was able to successfully obtain a visa extension within designated timeframe.

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